The Grotto Sanctuary Our Sorrowful Mother Portland Oregon Tichnor Linen Postcard
$ 5.28
Description
The Grotto Sanctuary Our Sorrowful Mother Portland Oregon Tichnor Linen Postcard. This striking view captures the serene rock grotto, a truly unique natural cathedral carved into the landscape. The image features a central altar flanked by religious statues, surrounded by lush, vibrant foliage and towering rock formations, creating a peaceful and reverent atmosphere. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a vintage postcard showcasing "The Grotto, Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother" in Portland, Oregon. This striking view captures the serene rock grotto, a truly unique natural cathedral carved into the landscape. The image features a central altar flanked by religious statues, surrounded by lush, vibrant foliage and towering rock formations, creating a peaceful and reverent atmosphere. A distinctive stylized floral motif graces the archway of the grotto, adding to its spiritual allure. This collectible postcard, produced by Tichnor Bros. Inc. of Boston, Mass., is a testament to their renowned "TICHNOR QUALITY VIEWS" printing, known for its distinctive texture and rich colorization, characteristic of the Golden Age of postcards. The reverse side provides fascinating details about the sanctuary's impressive dimensions and its popularity, noting it's visited by nearly half a million people annually and describing it as a "veritable garden of Paradise." This piece offers a glimpse into a significant religious landmark and a beautiful example of early 20th-century postcard artistry.
